Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 4, § 1908 (2025) – Authority to refuse to perform notarial act

1. Basis to refuse A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act if the officer is not satisfied that:
1. A. The individual executing the record is competent or has the capacity to execute the record; or
  [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2. B. The individual's signature is knowingly and voluntarily made.
  [PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]
2. Refusal permitted unless otherwise required A notarial officer may refuse to perform a notarial act unless refusal is prohibited by a law other than this chapter.
[PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW); PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).]

PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §4 (NEW). PL 2021, c. 651, Pt. A, §8 (AFF).